2021 Argyle - Willamette Valley Brut Rose (750ml)
Argyle 2021 Willamette Valley Brut Rosé
Argyle Winery's 2021 Willamette Valley Brut Rosé (750ml) is a traditional-method sparkling wine from Oregon's Willamette Valley. Founded in 1987 in Dundee, Argyle is a benchmark producer of traditional-method sparkling wine in the Pacific Northwest, with the estate practicing sustainable, low-intervention farming. This Brut Rosé blends Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, made in the traditional method with extended time en tirage prior to disgorgement to add texture and complexity to the base wine.
The 2021 growing season opened with a classic, dry spring and a June bloom that trimmed yields but allowed the fruit that remained to ripen with real concentration. A summer heat dome tested the valley in late June, though Argyle's sites came through unscathed, and a warm, sunny stretch through harvest, which wrapped in early October, gave the fruit plenty of time to develop.
Tasting notes
- Appearance: bright pink hue
- Aromas: strawberry, Rainier cherry, with a whisper of brioche
- Palate: zesty acidity with notes of citrus and red fruit; fine, persistent bubbles
- Finish: clean, dry, with real volume and character
Food pairing
- Grilled salmon
- Charcuterie
- A simple berry tart
Key details
- Bottle size: 750ml
- Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Winemaking: Traditional method, with extended time en tirage prior to disgorgement
- Farming: Sustainable, low-intervention
- Distinctive notes: Bright pink hue, aromas and flavors of berry and brioche, complemented by crisp acidity and lively bubbles